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Car rental in Oakland County

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Oakland County car rental at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points15, Troy is most popular
Cheapest price found$70 per day, Birmingham
Cheapest month to rentNovember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Oakland County could cost, we've pulled prices from Birmingham.

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Cities in Oakland County

Take a look at the different cities in Oakland County you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less traveled.

Car rental in Troy

From
$88
per day

Car rental in Troy

From
$88
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Oakland County

The cheapest month to rent a car in Oakland County is November, when the average cost per day is $53. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is $54. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Oakland County is June.
Jun
$119
Jul
$58
Aug
$61
Sep
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Oct
$54
Nov
$53
Dec
$54
Jan
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Feb
$78
Mar
$78
Apr
$84
May
$110
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Oakland County could cost, we've pulled prices from Troy.

Explore Oakland County

All you need to know about Oakland County

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Highway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information, it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car rental in Oakland County: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Oakland County, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Oakland County, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Oakland County depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Oakland County, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in Oakland County. First, you need to decide where in Oakland County you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Oakland County. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in Oakland County you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Troy. On average, it costs $88 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $88 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Oakland County

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats" and "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Oakland County is Premium, 4 door .

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental companies in Oakland County are Budget, Avis, and Thrifty. The cheapest company we've found is Budget. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $70 a day and $46 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Oakland County you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you get a great price, all while seeing more of Oakland County. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Oakland County is Troy. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Birmingham.

Rent a car long-term in Oakland County

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Oakland County with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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